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BV58 VWG

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

197,005 mi
Last recorded197,005 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 VWG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 197,005 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 184,799 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 184,796 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 167,637 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 155,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 155,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 148,024 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 143,705 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 138,609 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 134,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2014 134,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 112,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 89,314 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2011 89,110 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 89,110 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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BV58 VWG is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 78,657 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV58 VWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV58 VWG registered?

BV58 VWG is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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The MOT history for BV58 VWG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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